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A shortage of staff has forced the Almonte General Hospital to close its emergency department overnight Sunday.
The department will close at 7 p.m. and reopen at 7 a.m. Monday.
“Patient and staff safety is our main priority,” hospital president and CEO Brad Harrington said in a statement released Sunday afternoon. “Our dedicated teams at both Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital continue their tireless efforts to ensure we have the necessary staff to support our community with their health care needs. We are closely supported by our team at the Lanark County Paramedic Service.”
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The rest of the hospital remains open and its obstetrics services will continue as usual, the hospital said.
Anyone suffering a medical emergency is advised to call 911.
The closest open emergency departments are at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital, Arnprior Regional Health, Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital and the Queensway Carleton Hospital.
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